Have You Ridden Strava's 10 Most Popular Segments in the US?

Ever wonder why you can't seem to get that Strava KOM or QOM, hard as you try? Maybe it's because you're trying to crack the leaderboard on a segment that's been ridden by hundreds of thousands of other cyclists. Strava has compiled a list of the 10 most-ridden segments in the US (all-time, not just 2017). The list spans the country, including the West and East Coasts plus Texas, Utah, and Colorado—all popular cycling destinations. Take a look at their list, and maybe add a ride or two to your cycling bucket list.

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Three Sisters in New York, NY

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It probably won't come as much of a surprise that the 1.7-mile straightaway stretch in Central Park is Strava's most popular in the US. The current KOM is 3:18 (31.1 mph) and is held in a tie between four NYC riders. 830,388 people have attempted it thus far.

Hains Point Backside in Washington, DC

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The fastest time for this segment (36.3 mph) was set back in 2013. The Washington, DC, mile-long stretch runs down the edge of East Potomac Park, so it's a popular training ground for roadies. Cyclists have recorded more than 548,067 rides here in total!

Bridgeway Northbound in Sausalito, California

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Head north out of San Francisco to hit the third most popular Strava segment (likely visited often by SF-based Strava employees). The 2.3-mile stretch of road in Sausalito, California, is near Mount Tam Park, and 442,187 rides have been recorded on it over the years.

WRL East in Dallas, Texas

KC - 5 in Tenafly, NJ

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NYC residents know that the best place to get a decent road ride without going far involves heading over the George Washington Bridge and riding up 9W. That's why the 1.1-mile stretch that makes up KC - 5 in Tenafly, NJ, is such a popular segment.

I-90 Westbound in Mercer Island, WA

8 min FTP (Pillars to rock climb pullout) in Golden, CO

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In Golden, Colorado, most rides involve a fair amount of climbing and this popular segment is no exception. The 1.3-mile stretch boasts a six percent grade, and 141,666 rides have been recorded by 15,215 people.

Bridge to Bottom in Portland, OR

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Portland, Oregon, is a cycling haven for every style of rider, from commuters to roadies and cyclocrossers, so naturally, the city would hold one of the most popular segments. Bridge to Bottom has 143,638 rides by 11,851 people, and covers 1.6 miles along the waterfront.

Mouth of Canyon to Ruth's in Salt Lake City, UT

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Near Pioneer Trail State Park in Salt Lake City, Utah, is the Mouth of Canyon to Ruth's 1.9-mile segment. More than 130,000 rides have been recorded along it and as in Colorado, it involves a climb—but in this case at a gentle two-percent grade.

Falls Bridge to Regatta Stands in Philadelphia, PA

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Along the Schuylkill River, you can ride the 10th most popular segment in the US by following the Falls Bridge to Regatta Stands segment for two miles. Considering this area is one of the most cycling-friendly spots in the city, it's no surprise that the segment has over 115,000 rides logged.

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